Supplemental Instruction Special Retention Programs

About SI

Mission Statement

Supplemental Instruction (SI) promotes an active learning environment for students through peer-led study sessions. Through SI, students gain the skills necessary for future academic success.

What is SI?

Supplemental Instruction is an opportunity for you to take an active role in your learning experience. It is offered for historically difficult courses at IU Northwest and are facilitated by SI leaders, students who have successfully completed the course and have been recommended by their professor. These sessions provide an interactive learning environment organized for students enrolled in SI designated courses.

All students in the course who want to improve their understanding of course material are welcome to attend SI sessions. These sessions are provided free of charge to all students.

Attendance at sessions is voluntary. For you the student, it is a chance to:

• Test yourself before the professor does!
• Compare notes from readings and lecture
• Discuss important concepts
• Develop strategies for studying a subject
• Work together with other students to answer each other's questions
• Learn to take control of your education.
  

What's in it for me?

• With regular attendance at SI sessions, you will develop a deeper understanding of course content.
• You'll learn effective studying habits/methods that have proven successful.
• Learning new study techniques transfers to your other course work.
• Statistics have shown that regular attendance of SI sessions is likely to improve your grade!